According to recent research by BACS, the payment of invoices to UK SMEs, including limited company contractors and umbrella companies, is being delayed by an average of more than 40 days longer than the original invoice date.
Late payment trends could affect umbrella companies » Read the full story
How quickly the months roll around, the first quarter seemed to just disappear with minimal upset for most umbrella companies (there were a couple of exceptions).
Wanting the quiet life… » Read the full story
According to the findings of a new survey by XLN Telecom, SMEs including umbrella companies and recruitment agencies, do not think that Tory victory at the next general election will result in a dramatic upsurge in business.
A change of government will not help umbrella companies » Read the full story
Limited company contractors could once more be in the firing line with HMRC. According to accountancy firm Smith & Williamson, HMRC will be closely monitoring the use of dividend payments between now and the end of the tax year.
HMRC to clamp down on last gasp dividend payments » Read the full story
HMRC is urging employees, sole traders, limited company contractors and umbrella company workers to contact them if they believe they have received an incorrect tax code this year.
Paying too much tax? Check your tax code! » Read the full story
The last budget before the general election will be presented on March 24th, the Treasury confirmed yesterday. It is thought that the Chancellor will unveil his plans to cut the growing public deficit by 50% over the next 5 years.
Umbrella companies brace themselves for the Budget » Read the full story
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation is urging contractors who are owed money from umbrella companies that have gone into administration to contact the administrator in order to obtain settlement for outstanding invoices.
Calls to ensure that umbrella company contractors don’t lose out » Read the full story
